Saundra Elaine Stanley

Saundra Elaine (Bussell) Stanley, age 77, went home to be with Jesus on November 6, 2026, leaving behind a legacy defined by kindness, love, and grace. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose warmth touched everyone around her.

Saundra was very creative and one of her greatest joys was crafting custom jewelry and accessories. From a young age, she mastered skills she cherished throughout her lifetime—sewing, cooking, and designing clothes—and she was an equally talented athlete. Put simply, Saundra could do just about anything she put her mind to.

Life presented her with many challenges, but she met every single one with grit and grace. Those trials built her perseverance, deepened her reliance on strength that could only come from God, and gave her an extraordinary capacity for compassion.

Saundra always found the humor in life and loved to laugh. She had a rare gift for listening without judgment and noticing the subtle, beautiful details that others missed.

Saundra will be deeply missed, but her vibrant style, radiant smile, unfailing encouragement, and constant love will live on forever in the hearts of those who loved her.

Preceded in death by sons, Eric Stanley, Derrick Stanley and Jonathan Stanley; granddaughter, Alexandria Stanley.

She is survived by husband, Anthony (Tony) Stanley; children, Carrie Beth Prilliman (Keith) and Shea Whaley (JJ); daughter-in-law, Melissa Stanley; grandchildren, Brittany Jenkins, Jessica Stanley, Caitlin and Abby Prilliman, Elaina, Jack, Luke and Benjamin Whaley, Brayden, Kaydence and Camden Papich, Tatum and Windham Stanley.

A Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Parkway Baptist Church, 401 S Peters Rd., Knoxville, TN, at 12:00pm. The family will receive friends before the service from 11:15am until 11:45am.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.mynattfh.com

Mynatt Funeral Home, Powell Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Saundra Elaine (Bussell) Stanley.

Mynatt Funeral Home Powell Chapel * 2000 Powell Drive * Powell, TN 37849 * (865) 362-5382 * www.mynattfh.com